Romanian prosecutors issue charges against pro-Russia candidate in annulled election

Romanian prosecutors charged far-right presidential candidate Călin Georgescu with multiple offenses tied to his campaign, including false declarations and establishing a fascist/antisemitic organization, following an investigation into alleged Russian state-sponsored interference that led to annulment of the first-round election. Authorities conducted dozens of searches, placed Georgescu under judicial control with travel and social media restrictions, while opposition parties criticized the rerun decision and Georgescu labeled the probe an effort to block his candidacy.